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State official apologizes for death row comment
Youngstown officials were angered by a comment that was intended for the Ohio State Penitentiary.
Judge extends deadline so ex-mob boss can find affadavit
The government has called the claim of a better deal 'simply untrue.' YOUNGSTOWN -- Imprisoned ex-
Wilson hopes Pirates follow his '04 example
The shortstop had a remarkable season after three mediocre ones. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Jack
Casualty count from camp raid questioned
The battle was the first led by Iraqi security forces. WASHINGTON POST BAGHDAD, Iraq -- New
hPrint found on magazine
hPrint found on magazine SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- A sheriff's technician testified Thursday in
HOW SHE SEES IT Death will free Terri Schiavo
Opinion: By MARTHA HENDERSON KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE As a geriatric nurse practitioner for 30 years, a
Survivor reached out to teen before rampage
The wounded Red Lake boy said the suspect cultivated an evil image. BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) -- A
She found out by accident that he was two-timing
Dear Annie: Last year, my boyfriend was killed in a car accident. We'd gone out for dinner, and then
NAHL Phantoms can clinch playoffs
A win over Soo Kewadin Indians tonight will put them in the postseason. SAULT ST. MARIE, Mich. --
HOW HE SEES IT Social Security not secure for the disabled
Opinion: By Sen. TOM HARKIN KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE Something big has been left out of the great national
VIETNAM Veterans share war stories
The retired Marine captain was here to film campaign ads for the police chief. YOUNGSTOWN --
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 10
Terri's dying is 'cruel and unusual'
Opinion: If the tragic case of Terri Schiavo shows nothing else, it shows how easily "the right to die" can
BASEBALL
BASEBALL REGION Thiel 10, Hiram 3 -- Tomcats (6-7) starter Keith Jackson of Salem allowed three
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES Chicago 94, Toronto 85 Phoenix 120, Charlotte 105 Indiana 100, San Antonio
Schiavo case has exposed an emerging theocracy
Opinion: It is difficult to watch the Republican machinations in the Terri Schiavo case without entertaining
EXHIBITION BASEBALL AT A GLANCE
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Toronto126.667 Los Angeles148.636
Jones' 64 leads by one shot at Players
His opening round was just one shot off the tournament record. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) --
By JAMES A. FUSSELL
By JAMES A. FUSSELL KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS F YOU BOUGHT A WARM winter coat for a teenager at
Disney offers a new spin in 'Little House' special
The show's star has to slow down for the role. SCRIPPS HOWARD Danielle Ryan Chuchran loved
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Warren schools name hall of fame's 2005 class
The banquet is scheduled for May 7. WARREN -- The board of directors of the Warren High Schools
SANITATION BOARD Job loss feared with rate increases
Rates for large users could rise by as much as 90 percent. NESHANNOCK, Pa. -- A township
Clarett slated to work out at Harding
The Harding graduate was previously turned down by Ohio State, Akron and YSU. WARREN (AP) -- Ohio
ATP-WTA TOUR
ATP-WTA TOUR NASDAQ-100 OPEN THURSDAY'S RESULTS At The Tennis Center at Crandon Park Key
SCHOOLS Niles can ask state to get it off watch list
NILES -- Thanks to a five-year, 4.8-mill emergency levy passed by voters in February, Niles schools
POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD March 21 Assault:
Doctors debate level of awareness
At the request of the state of Florida, a doctor observed Schiavo at her bedside. By MALCOLM
TRIBE/BUCS Gonzalez looks like old self as Indians top Dodgers 8-0
Dave Williams allowed four runs and seven hits as the Pirates lost 6-5. ASSOCIATED PRESS WINTER
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--Purse $10,500, Maiden Claiming $5,000, 3 yo's &
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas B. Strain Jr., 27, of 6252 Diana Drive, Poland, and
Haslett claims Steelers began steroids boom
The Saints coach admits he used them one season early in his linebacking career. NEW ORLEANS (AP)
Houston back in rehab
Houston back in rehab LOS ANGELES -- A year after her first reported stay in rehab, Whitney
Today is Friday, March 25, the 84th day of 2005. There are 281 days left in the year. This is Good Friday. On this date in 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. leads 25,000 marchers to the state
Today is Friday, March 25, the 84th day of 2005. There are 281 days left in the year. This is Good
Intensity is key to wins
A serious knee injury in 2003 turned around Ricky Carmichael's career. ASSOCIATED PRESS Ricky
Shutting out science films
Dallas Morning News: The fierce opposition of many fundamentalist Christians to Darwinism is well
Bland won't return to team
The former Boardman star was told she wouldn't be part of the team next year. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.
Teen expelled for hit list
Teen expelled for hit list BRISTOLVILLE -- A 15-year-old Bristol High School student whose mother
Board votes to grant license to casino host
LAS VEGAS SUN The Nevada Gaming Control Board recently recommended approval of a conditional
Rebels control capital
Protesters reportedly chased the president out of the country. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MOSCOW
MOVIE REVIEW Guess who fails relevancy test? 'Guess Who'
This update suggests racial politics haven't changed enough in 40 years. By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT
MAHONING COUNTY Numbers game stalls CVB board
The commissioners want to make sure they control CVB money. YOUNGSTOWN -- A new Mahoning County
PGA TOUR NOTEBOOK \ Players Championship
Mud problems: Ernie Els warned it could be a sloppy, muddy opening round at The Players
YSU SPEECH Civil rights pioneer Douglass lauded
The activist was an avid supporter of the Republican Party. YOUNGSTOWN -- Abolitionist and women's
Grant may bring 911 cell-phone location capability
Sheriff defended practice of letting cops take cars home. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County is applying
SOVIET REPUBLICS A status report
The Soviet Union broke up in 1991, creating 14 separate republics, many of them governed by people
LOTTERY RESULTS THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-4-1 Pick 4, 1-0-7-0 Rolling Cash 5: 4-26-34-35-37 Day
ON THE TRACKS This weekend's event
NASCAR BUSCH SERIES Pepsi 300 Lebanon, Tenn. Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 11:30
COLUMBIANA CO. Police hunt for man in alleged rape
The suspect has eluded authorities for about one year. LISBON -- A hunt continues by the
FOOD SATURDAY
FOOD SATURDAY Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., for
CASINO GAMBLING Proponents say Ohio is missing out on millions
At a meeting, they said it would help the cities and keep money in the state. COLUMBUS (AP) --
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Adolescent gamblers on the increase
The popularity of poker and presence of online gambling have contributed to the problem. CHRISTIAN
CDA funds disbursal revised
Council expects to approve the CDA budget next month. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Feb. 12 -- x-Budweiser Shootout (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff
Feb. 12 -- x-Budweiser Shootout (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Packers: Green Bay signed veteran guard Matt O'Dwyer to a one-year deal for the veteran minimum
Social Security tax-increase plan is morally wrong
Opinion: By DAVID R. HENDERSON HOOVER INSTITUTION In the current debate on Social Security reform,
Darker hues have stepped into the spotlight
The switch takes care because darker hair draws attention to every feature. KNIGHT RIDDER
Moody's upgrades city's credit rating
The city remains below the levels it had in 2003. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Saying that the city has
'Meet the Fockers' rocks world box offices
It's unusual for an American comedy to do well overseas, but it has international audiences
Work planned to fix problem intersection
The mix of asphalt, concrete and lanes that don't line up can be confusing to drivers. CANFIELD --
BILLBOARDS Police aim high in anti-gun effort
Lamar Advertising donated locations for Project Safe Neighborhoods. YOUNGSTOWN -- Twenty-five
Carl Edwards is a rising talent
Last week he pulled off a first by winning both series races. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- When Carl
SEXUAL PREDATOR
SEXUAL PREDATOR Man gets 40 years for rapes The man was convicted of raping boys age 11 to 17.
New plates help animals
Opinion: New plates help animals EDITOR: I was ecstatic to read that Ohio now has pet license plates.
Traficanti asks paper to put end to strike
The general manager said a pay raise is still on the table. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County
Bradley on best behavior in return
Now with the Dodgers, he didn't cause any commotion in the exhibition game. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.
Pittsburgh event on comics' impact
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present Art Spiegelman in COMIX 101, a chronicle of
TERRI SCHIAVO Parents near end of legal options
Bob and Mary Schindler made another plea to a U.S. District Judge on Thursday night. PINELLAS
HELOISE Remote sensors reach farther than expected
Dear Heloise: If your vehicle has a remote door-lock release, do not park too close to your motel
College Board to extend using PSAT for merit scholarships
ASSOCIATED PRESS Trustees of the College Board voted unanimously Thursday to continue to use the
Government takeover peaceful, educational
This is the 57th year the school has held Civics Day. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Stocks rise on good economic news
Industrial orders are up and the fear of inflation is down. NEW YORK (AP) -- A modest rise in
TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts to upgrade computer system
The commissioners approved issuing $1.2 million in bonds for the project, which includes new system
Shareholders OK acquisition
Many retired Sears workers objected to the acquisition. HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) -- Shareholders
"Have you ever heard the thunder real loud? It was like 10 times that."
"Have you ever heard the thunder real loud? It was like 10 times that." Charles Gregory Who was
Hip in the hood
Hip in the hood kWHAT DO TEENS wear when it's cold enough outside to freeze their lips to a pop
Sears-Kmart merger At a glance
Sears-Kmart merger At a glance A look at Kmart Holding Corp.'s acquisition of Sears, Roebuck and
At odds over issue Proponents, opponents state their cases
The licenses would be available throughout the state. COLUMBUS -- The state of Ohio would auction
Louisville knocks out No. 1 seed
The Cardinals cruised to a 93-79 win over top-seeded Washington. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Rick
Illinois too much
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) -- Containing Deron Williams is no easy feat. When backcourt mate Dee Brown is
Fugitive task force captures man
The Belle Vista man had 14 warrants from two police departments. YOUNGSTOWN -- Fourteen warrants
The circus is coming to Struthers Field House
The circus is coming to Struthers Field House STRUTHERS -- The 41st annual Circus Aut Mori will
Discussing the pitfalls of gambling
Gambling won't cure Ohio's financial woes, a speaker said. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
WRESTLING EASTERN OHIO WRESTLING LEAGUE DIVISION I
WRESTLING EASTERN OHIO WRESTLING LEAGUE DIVISION I 103 Tony Jamison, Fr., Fitch, 37-3 Brad